Author: Elizabeth Whelan

First-Time Owners enjoying the Ride with Highly Potent  

Pictured: Highly Potent in full flight. Photo credit: Jason Mckeown. Talented youngster Highly Potent has raced her way into Thursday night’s Group 3 Launching Pad Final at Sandown Park, providing a group of first-time greyhound owners with the perfect introduction to greyhound ownership. Trained by James Presutto, the daughter of Tommy Shelby and Potent is […]

James Presutto thrilled to have first Group race finalist

Pictured: James Presutto and Natalie Presutto, following Highly Potent’s Launching Pad heat victory. Photo credit: Jason Mckeown. It’s been a huge few weeks for James Presutto. On 23 February, Highly Potent provided the Devon Meadows trainer with his first city winner. Just over a month later, the same dog will also provide him with his […]

Abdulla Zulu delivers in Launching Pad Heat

Pictured: Abdulla Zulu, following his Launching Pad heat win. Photo credit: Jason Mckeown. The Launching Pad series got underway last Thursday night at Sandown Park, with the top three placegetters in each heat, along with the fastest fourth placegetter, progressing forward to this week’s semi-finals. Blue Storm set the time standard, clocking 29.09 in his […]

2025 SGRC Melbourne Cup Delivers an Unforgettable Experience!

Sandown Greyhound Racing Club hosted an incredible evening for the annual Melbourne Cup, and what a night it was! Guests were treated to thrilling greyhound racing, culminating in the prestigious Melbourne Cup final. Congratulations to ‘Çanya Mayhem’, who led from start to finish to claim the 2025 Sportsbet Melbourne Cup and well done to trainer […]